EGMGNT RACES

Hawera Star, Volume L, 7 February 1931, Page 7

EGMGNT RACES

TONICS’ STAKES TO VERTIGERN ORAPAI WINS AGAIN. SECOND DAY EVENTS. Beautiful weather again favoured the 1 EgnioTit Racing Club to-day for the concluding programme of its summer fixture, but as was the case on the opening day the attendance was again considerably below the average for t>e fixture. With the tracks in good order, however, the even fields engaged provided keen sport for the gathering. The principal event, the Tonks’ Stakes, ('!row a good field of eleven, and in an exciting finish the decision was gained bv the Fcatherston gelding Vertigevn, which filled second place in the Eginont Cup on the first day. Chopin, which had taken third berth in' the Dgmont Cup, was at Vertigern’s girth in the Tonics’ Stakes, while the favourite, Silvermine, was beaten into third place by u bare head. Mr A. Morse, assisted by Mr A. Patterson, was in charge at the starring barrier, and Mr TV. P. Russell again officiated as .judge, and Mr A. Trortson rm handicapper. Results received up to. the time the "Star'’ went to press wore as follow:

OK A TAW A HURDLES, of 170 sovs.; second horse to receive 25 sovs.; and third horse 10 sovs. out of the stake. One mile and a-half. 2 ROYAL ACRE: Mr J. O’Sullivan ’s b.g., aged, by Acre EurOclydon mare, 10.1 (IT. Dulieu) T 1 FULL MARK: Messrs E, and N. F. Foreman’s b.g.. Gyrs, by I Grevspear—Markful, 10.2 (iM. 1 Noc'hol) 2 I! DEMOCRATIC: Mr TV. U. Caisfords’ Hr.g., aged, by Thurnham—Demoiselle, 10.12 (A. .MacDonald) 3 (Winner trained by M. Conway, Ha worn.) Also started: 4 Goblin Market', 10.1 (I. Tucker); 5 Denier, 9.0 (If. Mills); G TValtzer, 9.0 (A. Jenkins). The six carded paraded for the hurdles, Full Mark with £2SO and Royal Acre with £l7B being most in demand. Royal Acre led Denier and Full Mark to the first fence and at the stands Denier was piloting Royal Acre, TValtzer, Full Mark, Goblin Market, and Dcmoneratie. Leaving the six furlongs Denier and Royal Acre were together in the van just ahead of Full Mark with a gap to TValtzer and Goblin Market and Democratic at intervals. Across the top the same three leaders were bunched, with Democratic in fourth berth trying to reduce the gap. Taking definite command in the straight, Royal Acre lod at the last fence, and though Full Mark made a good effort, Royal Acre won by a length, with Democratic ten lengths back. Then came 'Denier, TValtzer and Gnglin Market. Time, 2.46.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 140 sovs.; second horse to receive 20 sovs., and third horse 5 sovs. out of the stake. Five furlongs. 1 CHIEF LINK: Mr A. Alexander’s br.g., 3vrs, by Chief Ruler—Silver Link, 9.12 (IL Grav) 1 4 PETER JACKSON: Messrs ►Smith Bros.’ br.g., 2yrs, by Nigger Minstrel—Left, 7.0 (ft. Stockley) 2 5 PA-PAR UA: Messrs C. Kneebone and E. Boutko's b.g., 2vrs, by Ruapapa—lnah, 7.1 (J. M. Pine) 3 (Winner trained by J. Brown, Hawera.) Also started: 3 -Sporting Chance, 5.7 (S. Anderson); 2 Open Cheque, 8.3 (R. Mackic); (> Gibraltar, 7.3>, car. 7.5 (11. Wiggins); JO Glad -Star, 7.2 (G. -Sandilaiuls) ; 8- Silver Tinge, 7.2, car. 7.34 (B. Sullivan); 9 Ripple Song, 7.0, car. 7.4 (R. Cotter); 7 'Summertime, 7.0 (R. J. Flower).

The nine acceptors went out for the Electric, llTandicap. Chief Link (£331) was first betting order and Open Cheque (£311) also drew good support, but nothing else was given a chance. Gibraltar was first to start, but was soon displaced by Peter Jackson, which led Sporting Chance, (Gibraltar, Chief Link and Paparua to the three furkings. Sporting Chance took the van across the top and into the straight led Peter Jackson, Cfnef Link, Paparua, Open Cheque and Gibraltar. In a rattling finish Chief Link took a sensational victory right on the post by a nose from Peter Jackson, which was a good two lengths clear of Paparua. Sporting Chance and Open Cheque were close up with a big gap to Gibraltar, Summertime and Ripple Song. Time, 1.21:.

MEREMEiRE HACK HANDICAP, of 160 sovs.; second horse to receive 25 sovs., and third horse 10 sovs. out of the stake. Six furlongs. 1 OR A PAT: Mas W. D. Graham’s eh.g., 3yrs, Thespian—-Winkie \s Wheel, 9.3 (ll.'G,rav) 1 2 TEA QUEEN: Mr' K. D. Duncan ’s b.m., 4yrs, by Tea Tray— Graceful, 5.2, car. 5.3 (R. Reed) 2 f> SINGER.; Mr 11. deland's blk.g., (ivrs, by Songbird—Red and Black mare, 7.3, car. 7.41 (R. Drinkwatcr) 3 (Winner trained by J. 'O’Neill, New Plymouth.) Also started: 4 Silver Rule, 8.9 (R. S. Bagby); 3 Chief Savage, 7.12, car. 8.1 (B. Morris); 5 Hinewai, 7.3 (H. Wiggins); 7 Win Acre, 7.3, car. 7.1 (C. Brodie); 9 Kissless, 7.2, car. 7.0 (H. Stockley); 8 Anbridge, 7.0, car. 7.21 ( ; W. Broughton). Another full field of nine appeared for the Meromcre Hack. Orapai. winner of the Tokaora Hack on, the first day was a sultry favourite with £475 and justified public confidence by winning from end to end. Tea Queen carried £240, but nothing else was well hacked. Hinewai' was slow to move when the barrier rose. Orapai jumped to the front, immediately followed by Silver Rule, Singer, Kissless and Chief Savage and across the top the favourite was leading Chief Savage, Hinewai, Silver Rule, Singer, Win Acre, and Tea Quen. The straight entrance found the same two in front, followed by Hinewai, with Tea Queen coming up. Along the straight Orapai finished on to beat Tea Queen’s bid by a length and a-half, with Singer half-a-length back, attended by Anbridge, Kissless, Chief Savage, and Silver Rule. Tithe, 1.15. TONICS’ STAKES, of 325 sovs.; second horse to receive 50 sovs., and third horse 20 sovs. out of the stake. One mile and 110 yards. 2 VERTTGERN: Mrs C. E. Elgar’s b.g., aged, by Rossendale—Pancy, 8.4 (T. Green) ... 1

3 GIIOPIN: Mr W. J. Wood’s b.g., syrs, by Lord Quex —Tuneful, 7.3 (J. iM. Pine) 2 1 SILVERMINE: Air A. Alexauder’s br.g., Gyrs, by Catmint —-Silver Link, 8.9 ('ll. -Gray) .. 3 (Winner trained by W. D. Moroney, Fcatherston.) Also started: 5 Bright Glow, 8.10 (R. Reed); 9 First Acre, 8:2 (T. TVebstor); 4 High Falutin, 8.1 (B. -Morris); 11 Paitonu, 7.12 (R. Cotter); 6 Maui, 7.G (11. Wiggins); 7 The Swell, 7.6 (R, Drinkwater); 8 Melissa, 7.6 (R. Marsh); H) Monaloff, 7.0, car. 7.2 (W. Broughton). Joyspcar was the only withdrawal from the Tonka’ Stakes contest and the field numbered 11. Silvermine -(£372) and Vertigern (£315) collared the betting. Cnopin, tlie next choice carrying only £lB4. From a good start Silvermine was first to show out and led past the stands from Melissa, The Swell, Monaloff, Vertigern, Bright 'Glow, and First Acre, with Maui tailed off. The six furlongs found the same pair still in the van, while Vertigern had taken j third berth, attended by The Swell,! First Acre, Monaloff, Chopin, and. ‘ Bright Glow. Chances in the run to the half-mile left First Acre in front, followed by The Swell, Silvermine, Melissa, Monaloff and Vertigern. This was the leading order across the top, but The Swell was in command at the home turn from First Acre, Silvermine, Monaloff, Melissa, Chopin, and Vertigern, The half distance found Vertigern coming up, attended by Chopin and in a fine finish the former took the verdict by lialf-a-length, with Silvermine only a head back, third, and followed by The -Swell, High Falutin Bright Glow, and Maui, with Monaloff, Paitonu and Melissa bringing up the rear. Time, 1.48. TRIAL HACK HANDICAP, of 130 sovs.; second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 5 sovs. from the stake. Five furlongs. .2 IBIS: Mr L. A. Butterworth’s b.m., 4yrs, by Chief Ruler— Peroneal, 9.0 (B. Morris) .... 1 8 MO ATO A : iMr J. T. Wade’s b.g., syrs, by -Potoa—Alice Montrose. 8.8 (P. Ad lam) .... 2 4 ORBY’S CHOICE: Mr R. Brough’s ch.g., 3yrs, by Orby’s Pride—Kenilworth Maid, 5.7 (If. Wiggins) 1 3 (Winer trained by owner, TVavcrley.) Also started: 1 Nimble S.lO (L. Morris), 7 Bon Eve 8.8 (K. Reed), G Goiuzone 8.7 (J. id. Pine), 5 Richland 8.6 (T. Green), 9 Compulsory 8.3 (J. Barry), 3 Double Red 5.3, ear 8.34 (H. Gray), 10 Miss Chatter 5.3 (S. Anderson ). The full field of ten lined the Trial Hack barrier. Nimble. (£350) and Ibis (£261) were the only candidates well supported. Ibis 'and Motoa shot out of the barrier together, but after going a - sliort. distance th.% first-named haa a narrow lead from Motoa and the pair led the field home. Bon Eve ami Double Red were the leaders’ closest attendants at the three furlo-ngs ami at the hjlile turn the order was Ibis, Motoa, Double Red, Nimble, Goldzoire, Orby’s Choice and Bon Eve. The leaders Increased their advantage along 1.. c straignt, and Ibis won by a length and a quarter from Motoiy with Orby’s Choice two lengths back followed by Bon Eve, Gohv-.anc. Miss Chatter and Double Red. Time, 1.21.